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Maureen Farrar

Maureen Farrar

Content Creator

Maureen Farrar is a passionate content creator based in the Pacific Northwest. She has spent more than 20 years as a writer and editor for several print and digital outlets, including Yoga Journal and Outside. She writes about health, fitness and nutrition.

Articles by Maureen Farrar

Health benefits of sweet potatoes.

Culinary Tips and Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes

Maureen Farrar

Learn all about sweet potatoes, including their health benefits and which cooking method is best for preserving nutrients.

Orange Pumpkins on Brown Hay

Is Pumpkin Good for You? Health Benefits of Pumpkin

Maureen Farrar

From boosting immunity to promoting healthy vision, pumpkin is packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. 

Close up of a woman in a red sweater holding white button mushrooms over a bowl of more mushrooms

Are Mushrooms Healthy? Culinary Tips and Health Benefits of Mushrooms

Maureen Farrar

With their earthy flavors and satisfyingly meaty textures, mushrooms are a culinary chameleon, adding depth and complexity to any dish.

kale microgreens on countertop

Everything You Need to Know About Kale Microgreens

Maureen Farrar

Uncover the secrets of kale microgreens and how they can transform your health and cooking when grown properly.

What Is Raw Honey? Benefits, Usage, and How to Choose the Best

Maureen Farrar

Raw honey has more health benefits than processed versions. But what exactly is it?

arugula microgreens

Microgreens: Big Nutrition in a Small Package

Maureen Farrar

These greens may be tiny, but from a nutritional standpoint, they’re mighty.

Raw cuts of salmon, chicken, steak, and organ meat on black slate

The Carnivore Diet vs. The Paleo Diet

Maureen Farrar

At first glance, the carnivore diet seems congruent with The Paleo Diet, but there are marked differences between the two.

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